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Quote by: Autolykos He could still obtain one illegally, then, couldn't he? |
Of course. But even then, you seem to miss the point.
Let's put it to the test. Go out and try to buy a handgun from a store. Then go out and try to buy a gun illegally.
For someone who isn't in that whole system of black market, it's not like they can just shrug and say, "Oh well" and then go to the alley around the corner to a random criminal selling firearms.
The point is to not make it so $400 gets a gun and ammo placed directly into their hands with a minimum of fuss.
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Quote by: Osborn Recognizing this problem BEFORE they become adults, and having responsible people (family, friends, neighbors, employers, etc) take action when evidence becomes clear. |
Let's break this down...
Recognize the mentally unstable, depressed sociopaths before they are 18 years old. I don't need to address how you recognize them if they haven't exhibited any profiled behavior, we'll just accept that part as a given.
Have responsible people take action.
Isn't a doctor a responsible person? Isn't identifying that person an action?
The big problem with the above is your use of the word "have." "Have" someone take action. How do you propose you "have" someone take action? Almost seems like you'd have to establish a series of consequences for them if they fail to act, right?
Like imposing penalties on the doctors who fail to act?
That's what this bill does. It establishes a consequence for when a responsible person fails to act.